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Registered Nurse - 5th Floor

Children's Minnesota

St Paul, Minnesota

$46–$72/hr

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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 31, 2026

What this might mean for you

Children's Minnesota is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Base pay
$46–$72/hr
Differentials
shift differentials or premium pay.
Shift
Nights

Worth asking

  • What are the weekend, holiday, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

About Children’s Minnesota Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U. S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview Our St.
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Paul 5th floor is a 26-bed pediatric medical/surgical unit that cares for a spectrum of children from infants to young adults suffering from both acute and chronic medical conditions. Our team of dedicated professionals specializes in the care of patients with diabetes, general medical/surgical care and children in acute behavioral health crisis. Our patients have an average length of stay ranging from overnight to several days for a specialty diagnosis. Patients are cared for by strong inter-disciplinary teams that include child life, music therapy, social work, dietitians, case managers and other specialists. Our team prides ourselves on teamwork, quality care, open and respectful communication, and promotes a culture of safety while also encouraging learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families every day and love the populations we serve. Position Summary Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members. THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION. Education Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Minnesota RN licensure. Current BLS certification. One (1) year nursing experience in a hospital setting. Pediatric experience preferred. Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment. Current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification required or obtained during orientation. Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for • shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U. S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Minnesota RN licensure. Current BLS certification. One (1) year nursing experience in a hospital setting. Pediatric experience preferred. Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment. Current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification required or obtained during orientation.

About the employer

Children's Minnesota
Specialty Hospital

Children's Minnesota is a pediatric healthcare organization located in Minneapolis, Minnesota (55404). Based on the employer name and job description, the organization specializes in providing nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents. The nursing care model is described as family-centered,…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Family-centered care model that involves families in the nursing care process
  • Collaborative health team environment with defined roles for independent and delegated nursing functions
  • Pediatric specialty focus providing care to infants, children, and adolescents

What reviewers flag

  • Insufficient data from provided sources to identify specific negative aspects or challenges; no employee reviews, ratings, or workplace complaint data were included in the research
  • Pediatric acute care can present emotional demands inherent to treating critically ill children, though this is not explicitly cited in provided sources

Benefits: As an MNA contract position, benefits would be governed by the collectively bargained agreement between Children's Minnesota and the Minnesota Nurses Association, but specific details are unknown.

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